Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz recorded a 7-5, 6-2 win over seventh-seeded Karen Khachanov of Russia to advance to the semifinals of the China Open on Monday in Beijing.

Carlos Alcaraz sealed a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Karen Khachanov on Monday to reach the semi-finals at the ATP tournament in Beijing. The second seed, who rises to second in the world rankings, will play Daniil Medvedev in the semi after the Russian dealt with Flavio Cobolli 6-2,

The top two seeds have made it to the semifinals of the ATP 500 in Beijing with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz still looking strong as the week progresses.

Carlos Alcaraz is through to his second consecutive semi-final at the ATP 500 Beijing Open. World no. 3 faced Karen Khachanov in the quarter-final and scored a 7-5, 6-2 victory in an hour and 36 minutes, booking a clash against Daniil Medvedev.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner defied the controversy surrounding his doping case to join Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev on Monday in the China Open semi-finals. The defending champion will face Chinese wildcard Bu Yunchaokete after defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-2,

Carlos Alcaraz will meet Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the China Open after beating Karen Khachanov.